Recalls

As a parent, you’re doing everything you can to keep your adorable little ones safe. One of the most important things you can do is to make sure that the products they use have not been recalled.

A recall is when the government and the manufacturer take a product off the market because it’s dangerous and could seriously harm a child. Cribs, car seats, strollers, toys, clothing and other nursery items for infants and toddlers are among the most frequently recalled products. There are on average over 100 children’s products recalled per year, that’s two products every week.

It’s illegal to sell recalled products, but even when they are removed from stores they still show up for sale in second-hand shops, garage sales and swap meets. A product can look like it’s in good shape when you examine it and still have been recalled because it poses an injury risk. Even kid-tested products from friends or family are unsafe and shouldn’t be used until you check to see if they’ve been recalled. Just because a product did not harm their child, does not necessarily mean it is safe.

Millions of recalled products are still being used. Chances are you have a recalled product in your home. The only way to know is to look it up.